Commissioning Technician

ABM is seeking an experienced Electrical Distribution Commissioning Technician to join our Power & Technical Services team. The role involves ensuring that low- and medium-voltage electrical systems are installed, tested, and commissioned safely, accurately, and in compliance with industry standards. You will verify system integrity, optimize performance, and support clients through energization and turnover.

As a Commissioning Technician at ABM
, you’ll serve as the trusted technical leader for the startup, testing, and validation of complex power distribution systems.

• Serve as a daily champion of safety and Human Performance Improvement (HPI), modeling best practices for the commissioning team.
• Lead Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), maintaining a safe, compliant, and high-performing jobsite environment.
• Perform detailed commissioning, functional testing, and operational verification of low- and medium-voltage switch gear, breakers, transformers, and protection systems.
• Verify, configure, and commission microprocessor relays including SEL, GE, ABB, and Westinghouse to ensure correct protection logic, communication schemes, and system coordination.
• Execute system-level testing such as end-to-end protection testing, SCADA point-to-point verification, and interlock validation.
• Interpret complex electrical drawings, one-lines, schematics, and wiring diagrams; proactively identify discrepancies and document/correct issues.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, and client teams to resolve technical issues, clarify design requirements, and support project planning.
• Develop or refine commissioning test plans and procedures to ensure project-specific scopes are executed thoroughly and consistently.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including test reports, relay settings verification, redlines, daily logs, timesheets, and expenses.
• Support startup and energization planning, including outage coordination, equipment readiness checks, and safety walkdowns.
• Provide mentoring and technical guidance to junior technicians and commissioning support staff.

Hands-on experience in electrical testing and commissioning
, specifically within power distribution, protection, and control systems.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology preferred; equivalent technical experience considered.
• Demonstrated proficiency with SEL, GE, ABB, and Westinghouse protection relays, including configuration, troubleshooting, and commissioning.
• Experience with relay test equipment, CT/PT test equipment, insulation resistance testers, and other standard electrical test tools.
• Strong proficiency using test software such as Pro-Test, Protection Suite, or RTS, including developing automated test routines.
• Experience creating and executing commissioning test plans, FAT/SAT procedures, and turnover documentation.
• Solid understanding of NERC PRC-005 6, equipment maintenance standards, and best practices for work in high-voltage substations.
• Ability to interpret and evaluate engineering drawings, relay settings, and electrical logic diagrams with high attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to lead field activities, coordinate with multiple stakeholders, and document test results clearly.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset with the ability to work independently in dynamic field environments.

Joining ABM means becoming part of a company committed to safety, technical excellence, and long-term customer success. We invest in our people through continual training, certification support, and opportunities to work on complex, high-profile electrical infrastructure projects. Our teams benefit from a collaborative environment where expertise is valued, innovation is encouraged, and career growth is supported at every level. With competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and a strong culture of performance and accountability, ABM provides a place where commissioning engineers can thrive and elevate their careers.

ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM Team Member Benefits. (Programa de Beneficios de ABM)

ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the world’s largest providers of integrated facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions. Our over 100,000 team members deliver essential services that make spaces cleaner, safer, and more efficient. ABM serves a wide range of market sectors and maintains a blue-chip client base with significant annual revenue.

ABM is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any trait or characteristic protected by applicable law. ABM participates in the U.S. government E-Verify program. ABM is a military-friendly company with opportunities across roles. Apply at  For more information, visit